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    MATT DENTON Tommy Tariccone rides a wave during a June 20 skimboard competition in Sea Bright.

  • Commemorative garden will be dedicated

    MARLBORO — Monmouth Worship Center will host a dedication ceremony for its new commemorative garden on June 28 at 1 p.m. The garden is a peaceful setting for prayer and contemplation, featuring a fountain, landscaped plantings, and benches, according to a press release. Personalized pavers have been donated, with engravings honoring people and events, remembering…

  • Auditions set for ‘Manalapan’s Got Talent’

    MANALAPAN — Auditions for “Manalapan’s Got Talent” will be held on June 27 at the Manalapan Community Center, 114 Route 33. Manalapan residents between the ages of 13 and 21 are eligible to participate in the competition, according to a press release from the event organizers. “Manalapan’s Got Talent” is sponsored by the Community Center…

  • GOP candidate withdraws from election

    MARLBORO — Local Republican leaders are seeking a new candidate to run for a seat on the Marlboro Township Council in the Nov. 3 election. Republican Municipal Chairwoman Selika Josiah Gore said Frank DeBlasi withdrew his candidacy for council last week, citing unforeseen personal circumstances. “Frank was a great candidate with a true desire to…

  • Book sale supports AAUW

    Thousands of books will be available for purchase when the Freehold branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) hosts its annual book sale at the First United Methodist Church, 91 W. Main St., Freehold, from June 24-27. The book sale will have titles in every genre — including romance, science fiction, history, psychology,…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Muscle Maker Grill has opened at the Freehold Mall, 3681 Route 9 North, Freehold Township. The health-conscious brand is known for serving lean, protein-based dishes including fit salads, wraps, sandwiches, power pastas, guiltless entrées, fruit smoothies, protein shakes and more. “We are pleased to announce the official grand opening of our new Freehold location,” said…

  • Thieves grab valuable model car

    MANALAPAN — Police are investigating a burglary in which unknown individuals stole a model car worth more than $19,000. On June 8 at 4:45 p.m., Patrolman Anthony Cascella responded to Pack and Ship, 520 Route 9, Manalapan, for a report of a burglary that took place over the weekend of June 6-7. Police said the…

  • DATEBOOK

     Grace Lutheran Church, 200 Park Ave., Freehold, will host a Trash and Treasure sale from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 27. Space is $15 with a table, or $10 if a seller brings a table. Vendors are welcome. All are welcome to sell or buy. Details: Debbie, 732-682-5115.  The Right Choice, LLC,…

  • County seeking to add properties to Solid Waste Management Plan

    By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer COLTS NECK — Members of the public have the opportunity to comment on a plan put forth by Monmouth County to include several parcels of land in the county’s Solid Waste Management Plan. The county has acquired properties in Colts Neck, Tinton Falls and Wall Township, and now seeks to…

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